VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

NVFS Arlington Head Start Child Development Center
2920 S. Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22206
(571) 748-2701

Current Inspector: Afryea Deas (571) 835-0599

Inspection Date: May 29, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Discussed volunteers and classroom ratios.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:00am-4:15pm. There were 138 children (2-5yrs.) supervised by 22 direct care staff. The physical plant, 5 staff records, 14 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing with animals, Legos, magnets, having speech class, and playing on the playground. Toileting and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an abundance of books, toys, and materials, which were found to be developmentally appropriate for the children in care at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Anansa Archer-Hicks at (703) 268-3295, or anansa.archer-hicks@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-160-A
Description:	Based on a review of volunteer records, 2 of 5 volunteer records did not contain documentation of negative TB screening results. Evidence: Volunteer #1 and Volunteer #2's records did not contain documentation of a TB screening.
Plan of Correction:	We will contact the Director of Volunteer Services.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-40-I
Description:	Based on review of injury records, the center did not maintain documentation of written procedures of injury prevention. Evidence: There was no documentation for injury prevention procedures.
Plan of Correction:	We will conduct an analysis of the injury prevention plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, 1 of 14 records did not contain documentation of all required information. Evidence: Child #10's (start date: 11/2/2018) record did not contain documentation of a complete address for the second emergency contact persons.
Plan of Correction:	We will get the missing address.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-240-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, 5 of 5 staff records did not contain documentation of recognizing child abuse and neglect and the legal requirements for reporting suspected child abuse as required by ???? 63.2-1509 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Staff A (date of hire: 5/9/2009), Staff B (date of hire: 9/12/2016), Staff C (date of hire: 5/27/2014), Staff D (date of hire: 10/28/2013), and Staff E's (date of hire: 5/2/2008) records did not contain documentation of completed child abuse and neglect training.
Plan of Correction:	We will locate the training documents and file them.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-280-B
Description:	Based on classroom observation, 1 of 12 classrooms did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Classroom #209 had a bottle containing bleach cleaning solution on the counter, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-290-3
Description:	Based on classroom observation, 1 of 12 classrooms did not ensure that electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: Classroom #111 had electrical outlets in a surge protector that were not covered.
Plan of Correction:	We will ensure that all electrical outlets have caps.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-B
Description:	Based on review of the emergency preparedness play, the center did not maintain procedural components for plan review and update. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan was dated July 2008.
Plan of Correction:	We will update the emergency plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-550-M
Description:	Based on a review of injury report records, 5 of 5 injury reports did not include documentation of all required information. Evidence: 1. 5 injury reports did not include documentation of how the parent was notified. 2. 3 injury reports did not include documentation of the date and time parents were notified.
Plan of Correction:	We will retrain the staff on documentation.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-560-F
Description:	Based on a review of the menu, the center's posted menu did not list any substituted foods. Evidence: The posted menu listed yogurt, mini muffins, and fruit salad at the morning snack. The actual morning snack served was cereal and bananas.
Plan of Correction:	We will document any changes to the posted menu going forward.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 2 of 10 staff and volunteer records did not contain documentation of current central registry findings. Evidence: 1. Staff D's (date of hire: 10/28/2013) most recent central registry findings were dated 11/15/2013 (expired: 11/15/2018). 2. Volunteer #4's record did not contain documentation of completed central registry findings.
Plan of Correction:	We will follow up Human Resources.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, 1 of 5 staff records did not contain documentation of an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search. Evidence: Staff B's (date of hire: 9/12/2016) Virginia central registry search indicated that the staff member has lived in New Mexico within the last 5 years. Staff B's file did not contain documentation of a New Mexico central registry request.
Plan of Correction:	We will follow up with Human Resources.